Did you know that strength training is just as important as cardio? If you want to be in tip-top shape, you need to engage in a strength training routine twice a week. Your routine will help you build muscles and then you will enjoy countless benefits. Check out some...
When your child drops their backpack at the door, does it feel like you’re trying to move 50 pounds of rocks? Does your child struggle to put their backpack on or complain about tingling in their back? Since back-to-school season is officially here, it’s time to talk...
Arthritis, which literally means “inflammation of a joint,” can manifest itself in several different forms, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whatever the type, arthritis is a disease that’s specific to our joints only (like our knees, hips, shoulders,...
Welcome back to our 2 part blog series on arthritis. In our last blog, we looked at the two most common types of arthritis; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the causes and complications of each. Today, we’ll spend a few minutes going over how a...
Even though arthritis of the ankle is much less common when compared to arthritis of other joints, like hips, knees, and shoulders, it’s still a condition routinely diagnosed and treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Arthritis of the ankle can occur after events such as...
Arthritis, which literally means “inflammation of a joint,” can manifest itself in several different forms, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whatever the type, arthritis is a disease that’s specific to our joints only (like our knees, hips, shoulders,...
The pain of any kind can be an irritating thing that seems to always come back at inopportune times. Shoulder replacement surgery can help you find relief from stiffness, swelling, pain, and movement limitations in your shoulder. Total shoulder replacement is a highly...
You never really know how often you use a joint until that joint causes pain. Now imagine that joint being permanently damaged beyond repair. Whether it be due to age, an injury or arthritis, a permanently-hindered joint can make life incredibly difficult....
We discussed different types of joint replacement surgeries in a previous blog. There are many popular options, so we added a second post to avoid turning this topic into an epic novel. Here are some more common joint replacement surgeries. Unicompartmental Knee...
Practically every family loves to get involved in local sports, and most communities provide recreational sports, especially for young children. Sports are a great way to get the proper amount of exercise and spend time unwinding as a family. However, without taking...
Keeping your bones strong and healthy is extremely important for your long-term health. Once we turn 30, it becomes difficult for our bodies to produce bone mass, making it easier for our bones to become brittle and even break. However, by adopting healthy nutritional...
As the winter season closes in, we all become excited to see the beautiful aspects of it. But as winter comes, so do the dangers that follow. There are some very common injuries that occur during the snowy and icy winter months; however, we’ve got some tips below on...